New Security Beat | Climate Change Will Further Complicate the Politics of U.S. Military Bases

Melting ice and rising seas could spell trouble for contaminated overseas military bases.

The effects of climate change on an abandoned U.S. nuclear project in Greenland could create not just environmental problems, but also disrupt military politics and spur diplomatic conflicts. This situation—which has already spurred the dismissal of Greenland’s foreign minister—could be the canary in the coalmine signaling that climate change will further complicate the already contentious politics of military bases worldwide.

Interesting perspective on the potential of wildlife #conservation as a tool for peacebuilding in #SouthSudan from Marisa O. Ensor in @NewSecurityBeat Wildlife and natural resources have been under huge pressure as a result of its conflict.

New @SRtoxics report for #UNHRC finds that states and businesses have an obligation to implement special measures to protect workers in high-risk sectors such as the #military from exposure to toxic substances https://t.co/3PoCPznRgH #PERAC #veterans #burnpits